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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Lined with local businesses, the vibrant Mercado St. allowed guests to peruse the booths, shopping, walking and talking amongst each other as nearby music filled the air.

Día de los Muertos art festival captures culture in Downey

Layla Hernandez, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
In the storytelling of culture and remembrance through art, community members gathered to celebrate Día de los Muertos with the city of Downey and honor loved ones through creative expression and community.
Monica Gutierrez and Melissa Garcia constructed an ofrenda to honor Garcia's father and Grandmother.

Remembering loved ones for Day of the Dead

Mel Ayala, Managing Editor
October 26, 2023
Everyone eventually passes, the Day of the Dead is how we remember those we’ve lost.
Ofrendas are altars created to welcome the spirits of the deceased. An ofrenda at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on October 23, 2011. Photo credit: Malingering on Flicker.com

Dia de los Muertos: traditions still alive in COVID-19

Eileen Osuna, Staff Writer
October 30, 2020
Day of the Dead is a celebration of life for lost loved ones. This year’s celebrations will be virtual and adhere to COVID-19 guidelines.
Display of Day of the Dead Art being sold. The bright colors used are common during the Day of the Dead celebration.

Downey celebrates Fiesta De Las Calaveras

Jonathan Gonzalez, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019

Courage Forward and the Rotary Club of Downey organized a festival outside of the Stonewood Mall on Oct. 26th, to celebrate the Day of the Dead. The festival was held from 2-10 p.m. and consisted of...

Day of the Dead informs on cultures

Denny Cristales, Sports Editor
November 5, 2013
An event hosted by the Anthropology Club sought to educate Cerritos College students on different cultures and religions' beliefs and rituals relating to death and the deceased.
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